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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.32, 1,883.61 and 793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.32, 1,883.61 and 793.02 is: 1,189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.32 : 1,883.61 = 793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.32/1,883.61 = 793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.32x = 1,883.61 × 793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.32x = 1,493,740.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,740.40/1,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.93

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